Fischer Watea 94 (2009)

Tony, Skiing's Maori IT guy, says watea is a Maori word for "free." Fischer could have called it "Consistent Round Turner with Easy Initiation" but that would have been ridiculous.

Props

Quickly reacts to sudden changes in edge pressure; grippy on hard snow.

Gripes

Doesn't feel so "free" in powder.

Tester's Take

"As snappy as a towel in a high school locker room." -Sven Brunso

PRICE (MSRP): $1225.00

Product Specifications | How We Test

Year	2008/2009
Level	Advanced
MSRP	$1225.00
Gender	Male
Binding	with binding
Tip/Waist/Tail	130/94/118
Rating: Powder Performance	3.10 / 5
Rating: Stability at Speed	3.50 / 5
Rating: Long Turns	3.53 / 5
Rating: Medium Turns	3.53 / 5

Rating: Short Turns	3.53 / 5
Rating: Maneuverability	2.77 / 5
Rating: Hard Snow Grip	2.61 / 5
Rating: Crud Performance	3.35 / 5
Rating: Corduroy Performance	3.47 / 5
Rating: Moguls Performance	2.77 / 5
Rating: Forgiveness	3.04 / 5
Rating: Average Score	3.21 / 5
Rating: Quickness/Bumps	2.77 / 5